Hanwha Aerospace Europe (HAEU) and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation announce the signing of an agreement that paves the way for intensified cooperation in research and development, particularly in the areas of unmanned aerial systems, advanced technologies and defense applications.
The agreement was signed by the President of HAEU, Billy Boo Hwan Lee, and the Director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Paweł Stężycki, PhD. The formal signing took place at the headquarters of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation in Warsaw. An essential part of the meeting was also a study visit to the Rocket and Satellite Propulsion Laboratory, the Composite Technology Center, and the Aerodynamic Research Laboratory.
This agreement lays the foundation for joint projects aimed not only at advancing technologies in the mentioned areas but also at strengthening Polish-South Korean cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and experiences between both institutions.
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The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation is one of the most advanced research facilities in Europe, with traditions dating back to 1926. The Institute collaborates closely with global aviation industry leaders such as Boeing, GE Aerospace, Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS), Airbus, and Pratt & Whitney, as well as space industry institutions including the European Space Agency. The Institute’s strategic research areas include aviation, space, and unmanned technologies. It also conducts research and provides services for both domestic and international industries in the fields of material technologies, composites, additive manufacturing, remote sensing, energy, and mining.
Hanwha Aerospace Europe, headquartered in Warsaw, is a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, founded in South Korea in 1977. Hanwha Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace and defense sectors. Its extensive product and service portfolio includes systems that enhance national defense capabilities, such as the K9 self-propelled howitzer, K239 Chunmoo (the Polish version known as HOMAR-K), and AS 21 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Hanwha Aerospace also manufactures precision-guided munitions and engines for air, space, and maritime platforms. As a systems integrator for Korean space vehicles, it leads Korean space projects.
